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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.28, 1,227.58 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.28, 1,227.58 and 385.20 is: 577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.28 : 1,227.58 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.28/1,227.58 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.28x = 1,227.58 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.28x = 472,863.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,863.82/818.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.88

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